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Welcome to the CDL practice test site for North Carolina. You can use this site to prepare for the official North Carolina DMV CDL Test. The questions on these practice tests apply to all of the areas you'll need to be knowledgeable in to obtain your NC CDL. You can take these practice tests as many times as you need to, and all of these tests are free. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50-minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

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This item should not be rusted, bent, or damaged and centered over evenly spaced tires and dual wheels.

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What kind of surge can occur in a tank with baffles?

3 / 40

This item does not need to be checked during the cab check.

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Which of these is a good rule for backing a straight bus?

5 / 40

Air pressure should build___with a dual air system.

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You must control how far packages labeled "Radioactive II" or "Radioactive III" are located from people and cargo space walls by referring to:

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What are the liquid tight separations between compartments inside tanks called?

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When conducting a pre-trip inspection, the most important item to verify is _____.

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The main reason you should pull the dolly out from under a trailer before disconnecting it from the trailer in front is:

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Shifting into a lower gear and removing your foot off of the accelerator to slow your vehicle is known as?

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You must not allow riders to stand:

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Hazardous materials (that are not forbidden) carried on a bus must be:

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Select the reason as to why air tanks need to be drained:

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Select the true statement about emergency brakes:

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The air leakage rate for combination vehicles should not be more than _ psi a minute.

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Before pulling away, make sure the landing gear of the trailer is:

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While completing the 2nd component of the air brake check you are required to turn the electrical power on, begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly relasing and apply the foot brake and _____.

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Select how brakes work on long, steep downgrades:

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Which of the following must drivers have in their possession while transporting class A or B explosives?

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You don't want to use wheel chocks when hooking a combination to a second trailer with no spring brakes. What should you do?

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Select the true statement in regards to driving a truck with triple or double trailers:

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Double and triple trailers should be driven with care to avoid a rollover or jacknife.

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Select the statement that is true in regards to managing space to the sides.

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You need to be extra careful when driving smooth bore tanks:

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It is important for driving safety to always be looking ahead. Which of the following is NOT a recommended time/distance that you should be looking ahead?

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You should_____when checking the slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

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What are spring brakes?

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You should_____when the low pressure warning is activated:

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As the driver of a bus, how can you best avoid hindering other traffic on the highway?

30 / 40

Mirrors with a convex surface or "spot" mirrors _____.

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Which of the following statements about special danger of loading and unloading is true?

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Select the accurate statement in regards to rolling up the landing gear to complete the coupling process.

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Select the part that is not a part of the drum brake:

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How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?

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Select the statement that is true in regards to quick steering movements and triple/double trailers:

36 / 40

Select how you would check the truck's slack adjusters.

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How do you secure a second trailer to your combination vehicle?

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If your bus has an emergency exit door, it must:

39 / 40

Wet brakes can cause _____.

40 / 40

When accelerating:

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How To Get A north carolina Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in North Carolina, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

  • Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within North Carolina only).
  • Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of North Carolina).

North Carolina applicants must provide proof that they are medically fit to operate a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Applicants are required to submit the following documents.

  • (Form CDL-MED-1) Medical Certification of Driver Type or Commercial Driver’s License
  • Medical Card
  • Full Medical Report (depending on the circumstances)

Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in North Carolina. Applicants can be disqualified from the application process for having multiple licenses.

North Carolina CDL Endorsements
H – Hazmat Vehicles
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Vehicles
S – School Bus
T – Double or Triple Trailer

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north carolina CDL License Test Tips

All North Carolina CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. The general knowledge test consists of 50 questions. To pass the North Carolina test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The North Carolina skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.

Military veterans who were discharged within 1 year of the application and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements. To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:

  • Be active duty military personnel.
  • Have operated a motor vehicle equivalent to a commercial motor vehicle in the military within 2 years of the application date.
  • Submit a Certification for Waiver of CDL Skills Test for Military Personnel.

Additional Information

Information on the North Carolina Department of Transportation

The North Carolina Department of Transportation provides administers CDL license requirements in North Carolina. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/driver-licenses/commercial/Pages/default.aspx

Phone: 915.715.7000

 

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Please use the links below to access more valuable North Carolina CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of North Carolina.